catechin

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Definitions of catechin word

noun catechin a soluble yellow solid substance found in catechu and mahogany wood and used in tanning and dyeing. Formula: C15H14O6 3
noun catechin a yellow, powdery, acid compound, C15H14O6, used in tanning, textile printing, etc. 3
noun catechin a water-soluble, astringent yellow compound, C 15 H 14 O 6 , found in gambier, used chiefly in tanning and dyeing. 1
noun catechin (organic compound) catechol. 1
noun catechin (organic chemistry) catechol. 0

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; catech(u) + -in2

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